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- Stollen with Raisins, Candied Citrus Peel, Almonds, and Marzipan
by Lady Clara Huttmacher (Shire of Roxbury Mill) The history of stollen is wrapped up in both the (Roman Catholic) church and the Duchy of Saxony.“Dresden Stollen” as we know it today is said to have originated in 1329 as a result of a contest offered by the Bishop of Naumburg (an 11th Century castle… - Cultura Atlantia, Coronation of Randall and Iul’iana, October 2024
by Baronesa Beatriz Aluares de la Oya Greetings fair Atlantia! 6 talented artisans competed or displayed in Cultura Atlantia at the Coronation of Randall and Iul’iana! Each and every one presented an outstanding example of their art or science, and I want to thank each of them for entering. The theme of Cultura was 865… - Pompeii 2024 [Album Contains Adult Content]
by Lady Sonya Flicker called Patches In the summer of 2024, Lady Patches traveled to Pompeii and brought home some fantastic pictures of the beautifully preserved city. The full album can be viewed here: Pompeii 2024 Album [Contains Adult Content] Please note, that due to the nature of ancient art, there is some adult content… - Tempore Atlantia, Fall Crown 2024, 1500-1600
Greetings fair Atlantia, and vivat for the Heirs! 16 talented artisans competed or displayed in Tempore Atlantia at Crown Tourney for the heirs, Abran and Anya! Each and every one presented an outstanding example of their art or science, and I want to thank each of them for entering. The winner of Tempore 1500-1600 was… - A Study in Morien: A scabbard and handle for a longsword
By Lord Alexander of Ayr Description: The scabbard serves to store and carry a sword when not in use. It further serves to protect the blade from water and other oxidizers, as well as protect random objects from coming into contact with the sword’s edge. The leather extension on the handle that covers the opening… - What is Highland Hearthglow?
by Noble Scandal mac Rofir One of the most important things I learned early in the Society is that events happen because passionate, organized, generous people make them happen. Like projects across all walks of life, they are born mostly out of hard work by many hands. But first, there has to be a vision…. - Exhibition: Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru
by Lady Sof’ia Dolgorukaia In November 2021, I visited the Boca Raton Museum of Art for their exhibition on Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru. Below are some of the highlights from my visit. Please visit the album for images of all the artifacts, and their captions, in the exhibition. The album can… - Archaeological Museum of Thera
by Lady Sof’ia Dolgorukaia In 2023, I traveled to the Island of Santorini in Greece and visited the Archaeological Museum of Thera with a large collection of artifacts from ancient Akrotiri including the Minoan frescoes. My entire album of photos from the museum can be found here. I’ve included a few of my favorites below. … - A Quick Look at Iron in The Early European Scientific Revolution
By Alan MacFarlane, Deputy MoAS Guild Liaison Iron as a metal was important to European society during the early Scientific Revolution (16th century). The metal had many uses including as tools, implements of warfare, architecture, and more. The knowledge at the time of iron ores, mining, smelting, chemistry – and even crystallography – were surprisingly… - Tower of London- May 2024
by Doña Mariana Ruiz de Medina In May of 2024, I was lucky enough to go on my honeymoon in Scotland and England and captured pictures at a variety of places, including the Tower of London. There are quite a few buildings and exhibits that make up The Tower including the Crown Jewels exhibit. The…
